Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, Deputy Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), represented Ghana in the International Pedagogy Congress 2019 that took place in the Palace of the Conventions of Cuba from 4 to 8 February 2019.

The Ghanaian representative as a collateral to the activities of the event held a meeting with Dr. C Eugenio González Pérez, Director of Technical and Vocational Education of the Ministry of Education of Cuba (MINED), with whom cooperation interests in the technical and professional areas of education were advanced.

New York, 8 February 2019. The movement of solidarity with Cuba in New York commemorated today the 60th Anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution, in the place that hosts the progressive organization People's Forum, in this city. Members of solidarity organizations such as Pastors for Peace, the New York-New Jersey Coalition, the July 26th Coalition, Casa de las Americas in New York, the Primero de Mayo Brigade, the Socialist Workers Party, among others, paid tribute not only to Cuba, but to the immortal figure of Fidel Castro Ruz.

Dear friends, sisters and brothers of the Solidarity Movement with Cuba in the United States,

It is with great joy that we celebrate with you the 60th anniversary of our undefeated Revolution. And it is not only joy that we feel when we are here; above all, we are deeply grateful for having received so much solidarity from you. 

Islamabad, February 8, 2019. The Minister for Human Rights of Pakistan, Dr. Shireen Mazari, received today the ambassador of Cuba, Gabriel Tiel Capote, who took the opportunity to congratulate her for the recent appointment and for her designation also as Convener of the Parliamentary Friendship Group Pakistan-Cuba.

The International Tourism Fair of Cuba, FITCuba 2019, on its 39th edition is the most important event in the Cuban Tourism Industry.

On this occasion the fair will be held at the Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña – construction of the eighteenth century, part of the Historic Center of Old Havana, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1982 by UNESCO.

Attendees will get the chance to enjoy a variety of celebrations for Havana 500th anniversary, from May 6 to 11, 2019. In addition professionals will benefit from commercial and promotional exchange as well.

The Cuban Ambassador in Saint Lucia, Alejandro Simancas Marin was received this morning by Paula James, Executive Director of this country’s Manufacturers’ Association.  At the meeting, held at the Organization’s office in the city of Castries, the Ambassador was able to get to know first-hand the existing manufacturing and production profile in this country extending over different products in the food industry, construction, among others.  They also discussed existing opportunities in the two countries for the development of trade and business relations and willingness

The Ministry of Education of Cuba (MINED) and the Department of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development of Saint Lucia today signed a Cooperation and Technical Assistance Agreement in the area of education. The Agreement was signed at the office of the Ministry in the city of Castries; by the Saint Lucian Minister in this field, Honorable Dr. Gale T. Rigobert while MINED was represented by the Cuban Ambassador, Alejandro Simancas Marin.

Ulaanbaatar. February 7, 2019. In the Government Palace, the President of Mongolia Hon. Mr. Kh. Battulga welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Ulaanbaatar to congratulate the heads of diplomatic missions on the arrival of the New Lunar Year. In this ceremony the Cuban Ambassador Raúl Delgado Concepción, had the opportunity to exchange with President Battulga and convey on behalf of the Cuban government and people warm congratulations and wishes of prosperity for the Mongolian people this new year that begins, according to the lunar calendar.

The U.S. city of Detroit (Michigan) passed a resolution on February 5, urging Congress and President Donald Trump to lift the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. It also urges the President to resume the rapprochement with the Island that was initiated during the previous Administration.